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Donald Trump announces 30% import tariffs on EU and Mexico over trade and
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump announced 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the EU starting August 1, citing border security and trade imbalances. He shared letters with their leaders on Truth Social. The move follows stalled trade talks, with only the UK reaching a deal so far, The Hill reported.
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Canada: Carney cites 'vital progress' on fentanyl amid Trump's tariff thre
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over fentanyl. In response, Canadian PM Mark Carney said Canada is making progress in curbing fentanyl and remains committed to US cooperation. Both countries aim to finalise a trade deal by August 1.
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"We continue to encourage our NATO allies...weapons to Ukraine": US State
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur, addressed questions regarding President Trump's remarks on a new deal between the United States and NATO to supply weapons to Ukraine and elaborated on America's broader regional priorities.
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Trump says deal struck with NATO to fund weapons for Ukraine
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump said NATO will fully fund weapons sent to Ukraine under a new deal made at the June summit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed talks with European nations on sending missile systems. NATO's chief also urged allies to increase support amid ongoing Russian attacks, The
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Odds are high, Trump-Xi meeting likely this year: US Secretary of State R
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there's a high chance President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet this year, after a positive meeting with China's Wang Yi in Malaysia. Rubio emphasised that both sides want to improve ties and reset global trade fairly.
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US: Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas as rescue ops continue
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump and First Lady Melania visited flood-hit Texas to meet victims' families and defend the federal response. Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while critics raised concerns over delays. FEMA and DHS face pressure to release disaster aid faster, The Hill r
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GOP senators alarmed by Hegseth's Ukraine aid freeze, seek probe
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Republican senators are alarmed by reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth froze weapons shipments to Ukraine without US President Trump's approval. They demand answers and Congressional oversight, calling the move a miscommunication or serious lapse in coordination, The Hill reported.
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Netanyahu, Trump aligned on hostage deal strategy; 60-day Gaza truce frame
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Netanyahu said he and President Trump are aligned on securing a Gaza hostage deal "not at any price." Talks continue over a proposed 60-day truce. Hamas shows some flexibility, but key issues remain unresolved, The Times of Israel reported.
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US President Trump deepens executive grip with TikTok move, budget spectac
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress once sought to curb presidential power, but over time, tools like reconciliation and executive orders have strengthened the presidency. From Nixon to Trump, The Hill reports a steady erosion of legislative authority, with recent presidents bypassing or nullifying laws to push their
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"We're going to have to send more weapons": Trump on Ukraine's defence
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Trump said the US will send more defensive weapons to Ukraine after briefly pausing aid. The move follows his talks with Putin and Zelensky, rising Russian attacks, and pressure to boost Ukraine's air defenses. The Pentagon confirmed the renewed support under Trump's "America Fi
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Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The President has already realised great opportunities. He forged the Abraham Accords. He's forging peace as we speak in one country, in one region after the other. So, I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize Committee. It's nominating you for the Peace
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Elon Musk mocks Trump over no arrests in Epstein case, feud escalates
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Elon Musk mocked US President Trump for no arrests in the Jeffrey Epstein case, sharing a "zero arrests" counter on X. The feud escalated after Musk accused Trump of hiding files. Trump denied links to Epstein and criticized Musk's call for a third political party.
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